The Role
The Senior Estimator’s role is to lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with the Company's estimating systems and procedures, working with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Estimates
Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures
Lead a team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators
Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process
Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principles
Maintain a register of key assumptions within the estimate
Maintain tender estimate file
Provide indicative pricing support for business development
Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs
Present estimates at adjudication
Prepare an estimating "adjudication pack.”
Present the basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award
Prepare estimating handover packs
Maintain notes of the handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions
Key Measures and Targets
Winning work to meet the Company’s objectives
Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions
Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams
Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders
About you Essential
Desirable
Engineering or commercial background
HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualification
Experience in water and civils
Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to 50m
Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector
Salary description
£75000.00 - £95000.00 per year